Macpaul wrote:

Moto-Lita themselves are useless. I was quoted 4 weeks delivery at the end of which I was told it would be another 6 and I got the distinct impression they couldn't care less.

K9F wrote:

I looked at various sites including Moto-Lita themselves and decided as Thruxton was not too far out of my way to turn up unannounced at their premises to see what they could do for me and maybe see what suits best!!!

They explained that they didn't normally have callers 'dropping in on a whim' to buy a steering wheel and that they were uninsured to change steering wheels but provided me with the tools to remove mine so splines could be counted to ascertain what boss I needed...
They didn't have a polished boss in stock so they generously spent 20 minutes polishing one up for me. ...... To cap it all received a 'very generous discount' Well worth the excellent friendly service if you are able to visit direct, he did say to give 'em a tinkle first next time though so he could be sure to have any/all of one's requirements in stock!

Innuendomaster wrote:

Right, had the DC for just one week and come to the conclusion I hate the XS Steering wheel. It's too big and dated in design. I don't want to pay a fortune, but want some idea in costs involved. Any pointers?

The XS steering wheel is a thing of beauty Needs to be big so the big clocks can be seen unobstructed. Needs to be big for leverage when bigger wheels are fitted. The black stippled leather cover feels comfy but not too slick. And "dated" This is for a Defender  Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

Macpaul wrote:

Ive got a very similar one to KF9 but with a matt black centre cap and slots not holes. 15" which makes a nice difference but not radically.

If you go the Moto-lita route, buy through ebay from a bloke called Brian who trades as classicsteeringwheels.

He has virtually all designs in stock (Mud only do one style), delivers the next day and is a pound or two cheaper..

+1
Brian is very helpful, I bought a Mota-Lita 15" in S/S with black centre cap, fits perfectly and is a good size, any smaller and it makes it hard to see the gauges. Came next day. Make sure you keep the old one somewhere, then you can keep the Mota-Lita if you change or upgrade your Defender at a later date.